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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Citizen Scientist Book Review

Citizen
Scientists

Loree
Griffin Burns

Photos
by Ellen Harasimowicz

Citizen science is ‘the study of our world by the people
who live in it” which means YOU! Kids
are drawn to nature and what better place for them to learn about the science
all around them. I love when my kids are out exploring and learning with a
hands on approach. This book is fascinating in opening up my young ones eyes to the
variety of nature that is in their own backyard during each season of the year.

Spring frogging entices kids to use their senses to listen
for the different sounds of various frogs, including a list of common frogs and
what their voice sounds like. Meet an amphibian monitor who tracks frogs!

Summer Ladybugging shows us citizens that there are 70
varieties of ladybugs! Amazing details as your young one and you go and explore
for ladybugs and learn about them with this book.

Fall spends time looking at butterflies and specifically monarch
butterflies and their uniqueness.

Winter is for the birds, or at least watching and recording
the ones that happen to be around still in your winter backyard.

Fantastic photos keep the interest of young and old alike
as well as show details that you may not see if you don’t get close up.

Resources in the back of the book provide additional places
to research if you want to delve deeper into one of the seasons.

I highly recommend this book for homeschoolers, fantastic
focus on one animal group each season and works great for elementary students.

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange
for an honest review.